Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Dar Rahal is a self-catering holiday home, a little piece of paradise – quiet, secluded, family friendly and walking distance to the centre of Xaghra and all it has to offer - restaurants, shops, historic locations, village square, etc. Our 400yr old farmhouse has been sympathetically converted retaining many of the original features whilst allowing for easy living.
You can spend your days lounging by the roof top pool and sun terrace, or venture to the many beautiful beaches that Gozo has to offer. In the evenings, you can cook or BBQ at the farmhouse, or head out to savour the tastes, sights and sounds of Gozo.
The rooftop swimming pool
The central courtyard by day
The master bedroom
Master bedroom en suite bathroom
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The Island of Gozo region
Within a short distance of Xaghra (nowhere is more than 20 minutes away!) there are a wealth of things to see and do. You can while away your days at the beaches including Ramla Bay (the longest, sandiest beach on Malta), Hondoq (a mix of beach and rock swimming) and Marsalforn (mostly swimming off the rocks). Of historical significance is Victoria, the capital city of Gozo with its walled citadel or you can visit the fishing villages of Marsalforn and Xlendi to sample their many restaurants and simply watch the world go by.
For the more adventurous there are a wealth of dive schools which offer some excellent diving - not so many fish but you can go cave or wreck diving or there's the blue hole at Dwejra which is a really special dive. For those who like walking there are plenty of coastal walks to try and if you want to be really adventurous you could try cycling although the quality of the roads can make this a bit of a challenge.
From May through to September you will tend to get good summer weather with the temperatures in the mid 20s rising to the high 30s at the height of summer in August. Outside of these times the weather can be a little changeable and if it rains it can be very impressive - we're talking flooding and rivers of water running down the streets. Generally though even if it's not warm enough to sunbathe you will get clear days.
The summer signals the start of the 'festa' season - village feasts characterised by their fireworks (day and night.!) and brightly lit churches and streets. Whilst you can often view the fireworks from the roof terrace it is well worth going to the actual village to see the whole event but be warned the fireworks are very loud!!
Xaghra area
Xaghra is one of Gozo's larger villages and is well supplied with restaurants, bars, supermarkets and bakeries. In addition Xaghra has a number of historical sites, including the Ggantija Temples (a neolithic temple older than Stonehenge), all within walking distance of our farmhouse.
How to get there
Air Malta , British Airways, Ryanair + the big charter airlines which fly from most major UK airports to Malta International Airport. To get to the island of Gozo is a drive and a ferry ride from the airport, allow at least 1.5 hours for this. We can arrange transfer for you either direct from the airport or from the Gozo ferry if you wish to hire a car from the airport. We recommend hiring a car to be able to to take in the sights of Gozo although if you just wish to stay around the farmhouse and Xaghra all the amenities of the village are within walking distance.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Malta International Airport:: 35 km
Ferry:
Mgarr: 5 km
Activities near Xaghra
Sports: Watersports Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (4), Double beds (1), Cots (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Further details indoors: The set-up of the bedrooms is a double with en suite bathroom and a twin room with en suite shower room on the first floor and a downstairs twin bedroom with en suite bathroom. There is a double sofa bed in the lounge area and two additional fold-away beds if required.
As parents of twins our farmhouse has a wealth of baby equipment including two travel cots, two high chairs and a play pen. We also have a blender which could be made available if required.
Further details outdoors: The beauty of this farmhouse is the different outside areas including the roof top pool and sun terrace, a central courtyard and a further sun terrace on the back of the lounge room which is perfect for catching the morning sun. There is a wealth of outdoor furniture for you to take advantage of all these outdoor spaces.
Our roof top pool is 5 x 3m in size with a bench running along one side - although small it is perfect for cooling off or sitting on the bench reading. From a safety perspective we have full child-safety railings around the pool and a gate on the steps up to the pool.
Further details
We have a minimum booking period of 4 nights during low season and 7 nights during mid and high season. To secure a booking we take a 25% deposit with the balance payable 1 month before the start of the holiday, we send a reminder for this.
Our rates quoted are on a weekly basis for 6 people and include all local taxes and the provision of a welcome pack on arrival of some basic food supplies including bread, milk, water, wine, tea and coffee.
Conditions
We do not have a designated change-over day or check-in/out timings and will try to be accommodating of your timings around our other bookings.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Period
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Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Low season '08/'09
1 Nov 08
4 Apr 09
455£455
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4 Nights
Mid season '09
4 Apr 09
30 Jun 09
555£555
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High season '09
30 Jun 09
6 Sep 09
750£750
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1 Week
Mid season '09
6 Sep 09
31 Oct 09
555£555
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31
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Our pricing is based on 7 nights for 6 people however we also offer rates based on up to 2 and up to 4 people - please contact us directly for details of these. Minimum booking periods apply across the seasons.
We do not take credit cards but can accept payment direct to our bank account or via cheque.
Guestbook
"We had a great time. It was so relaxing and the farmhouse was perfect for us. we didn't realise it was going to be so big" - Goddard Family, May '07
"We had a fantastic time and everything from transfer to the farmhouse was spot on. Its a very beautiful place you have" - Graeme Armstrong, June '07
"Although it was very hot the farmhouse was so well equipped we spent many enjoyable afternoons shaded under the umbrellas. The farmhouse is really lovely, you're very lucky to own the property" - Jim & Ruth Allen, June '07
"We've often been disappointed with holiday accommodation not matching the glossy images portrayed in brochures or websites but your lovely farmhouse actually exceeded the high expectations we had from your website pictures" - Angela & Adam Chapman, July '07
"Everything was better than expected. Your farmhouse is really wonderful and we enjoyed our stay very much. It is very tastefully furnished and we didn't miss anything. We had the impression that there is someone 'who has put their heart' in this place because there is a special atmosphere in the house - Constanze Gremmel & family, Aug '07
Availability
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